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This month, we focus on two national priorities with direct impact on safeguarding practice: the KCSIE 2026 consultation and the Government’s SEND reform agenda. We also share our latest blog on Domestic Abuse, along with practical resources to support safeguarding and mental health in your setting. If you’re recruiting into the children’s workforce, consider booking Safer Recruitment training to help ensure robust safeguarding from the start.

This month’s newsletter reflects on wellbeing during the spring term, offering gentle, practical ideas for sustaining energy, supporting mental health, and maintaining effective safeguarding practice during a demanding time of year.

This edition aligns with the introduction of the new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF), effective from 10th November 2025. To support schools in navigating these changes, we've created an exclusive Whole-School Approach Safeguarding Matrix. This valuable resource is free for schools and colleges that have commissioned a safeguarding review with us since November 2025, or those who book a future review or have a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with us.

In this edition, we launch our Brightcore Training Directory, offer free places on our Youth Mental Health First Aid course, and share a summary of the key KCSIE 2025 updates. Plus, you’ll find a downloadable September Safeguarding Checklist and a reminder to book your spot for our free KCSIE 2025 webinar!

This edition includes our new Training Directory, and our latest blog 'Ofcom’s Child Safety Measures and the Online Safety Act.'

The digital world is evolving rapidly, and so are the risks faced by children and young people.

This edition cover the Alternative Provision 2025 update, Mental Health Awareness Week and our latest blog, 'The 5 Key Challenges in a Safeguarding Role'.

Check out our new Safeguarding Masterclass and the Youth Mental Health Refresher Course

Find our about The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, the NSPCC Podcast: Mental Health First Aid Kits and it's not just 'picky eating' but what is ARFID?

Our new online Wellbeing Champion Facilitator Training enables you to train Wellbeing Champions in your school, college or setting, forming part of your whole school approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing.

There's never been a more crucial time for us to rollout MHFA training for all ages; at school, in business and in the community. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA®) is an internationally recognised course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.

Read for links to info on Adolescent Social Anxiety, Talk Relationships Service, Responding to Online Extremism and Future Men.

Our one day MHFA Champion Course and Half Day Youth Mental Health Awareness training are subsidised by 50% to support schools and colleges.

Launching our Wellbeing Champion Training to promote and support mental health and wellbeing throughout the school/college community in an age appropriate way.

New resource - KCSIE 2024 Knowledge Quiz - we have updated our hugely popular and certified KCSIE Staff Knowledge Quiz in line with KCSIE 2024.

New resources to embed healthy relationships across your whole school and how to develop a peer support programme in your school or college.

This month, our newsletter is packed with latest guidance, course dates, news, helpful resources, and useful organisations to enhance mental health and safeguarding practices within your school or college.

Read on for upcoming course dates, informative news, valuable resources, and practical tips to enhance mental health and safeguarding practices within your school or college.

In this month's newsletter, we bring you the latest updates and dates on our courses, insightful news, valuable resources, and helpful tips to support mental health and safeguarding in your school or college.

In this issue, we share toolkits, guidance, valuable resources, and present the latest updates on our upcoming courses.

In this edition, discover tips for maintaining mental wellness during the holidays, insights into our upcoming courses, and valuable resources.

Information on the mental health lead resource hub, Ofsted webinar for schools, Free Lesson Plans on AI and our Designated Senior Mental Health Lead Training.

Welcome to the October edition of Bright Thoughts, your monthly guide to all things mental health and safeguarding and more information on our services and upcoming courses.

We are thrilled to share that we have partnered with Blue Cow Education to offer a series of webinars, absolutely FREE of charge, tailored specifically for senior leaders like you.

Safeguarding, mental health and wellbeing updates and resources for education and business settings.

Our monthly newsletter packed full of useful resources for both wellbeing and safeguarding.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.

Welcome to the next instalment of Bright Thoughts from Brightcore Consultancy, our monthly newsletter packed full of useful resources for both wellbeing and safeguarding.

In this newsletter, we provide you with the latest information, insights, and resources to help you stay informed and confidently equipped to address the complex challenges of mental health and safeguarding provision in your school or organisation.